~Daily Devotion 17th~

28. We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

29. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.

Leaders, concentrate on the spiritual maturity of your people. Lessen your emphasis on any programs that do not foster maturity.

2. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,

3.in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Leaders, focus on Jesus Christ. Build your congregation's unity and understanding on Him.

(Colossians 2: 11 - 14)

11. In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature,not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ,

12. having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the
power of God, who raised him from the dead.

13. When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made youalive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins,

14. having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross.

Leaders, teach your people to base their whole life on the work done in them through Christ's death and resurrection.

And above all let your people see Christ's death and resurrection being done in you.

Blessings, Love, and Prayers,

Pastor Pat Aman

Scripture: The NIV

Study Notes: The New King James Bible